There's a lot going on in K-12 education in Saskatchewan. Here's some information to help you stay up-to-date.

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Theodore court case ruling

We continue to be a welcoming community for all people who choose Catholic education despite a controversial April 2017 Court of Queen's Bench ruling about funding non-Catholic students attending Catholic schools.

In March 2019, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal will be hearing the Theodore case appeal. Visit www.opencatholiceducation.ca to stay up to date, read what the case is about, and learn how you can support Catholic education in Saskatchewan.

Bill 63, Amendments to the Education Act

On April 5, 2017, the Government of Saskatchewan tabled Bill 63, Amendments to the Education Act proposing a shift in control of school divisions to the Minister of Education, away from Boards of Education.

Provincial Budget 2017

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The provincial budget​ released on March 22, 2017, announced a funding reduction of $54 million for K-12 education in Saskatchewan. For our division, that means an accumulated shortfall of $9.7 million.

Kindergarten - Grade 12 Education Governance Review

In late 2016-early 2017, the Government of Saskatchewan conducted a governance review for kindergarten to Grade 12 education—part of the "transformational change" to education we have been hearing about since June's provincial budget. Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Don Morgan has stated that amalgamating school divisions and eliminating elected boards of education, and replacing them with government appointed boards, are possibilities.